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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022

CONTACT:
FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS
(850) 487-7727
communications@flalottery.com

BROOKSVILLE MAN IS THE LATEST MILLIONAIRE
FROM THE 500X THE CASH SCRATCH-OFF GAME

TALLAHASSEE- Today, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that James Martin, 55, of Brooksville, claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off gameat Lottery Headquarters. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.00.

Martin shared that he plans to enjoy a nice, long ride on his motorcycle accompanied by his dog, Baby. "Once the weather clears up, me and Baby are gonna take off!"

Martin purchased his winning ticket from Rebel, located at 75 Broad Street in Brooksville. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.

The $50 game, 500X THE CASH, features a top prize of $25 million—the largest ever offered on a Florida Scratch-Off game—and the best odds to become an instant millionaire! The game's overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50.

Scratch-Off games are an important part of the Lottery's portfolio of games, comprising approximately 77 percent of ticket sales and generating more than $1.8 billion for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in fiscal year 2021-22.

ABOUT THE FLORIDA LOTTERY

The Florida Lottery is responsible for contributing more than $42 billion to enhance education and sending more than 950,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The Florida Lottery reinvests 99 percent of its revenue back into Florida's economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,000 Lottery retailers and transfers to education. Since 1988, Florida Lottery games have paid more than $82.4 billion in prizes and made more than 3,500 people millionaires. For more information, please visit www.flalottery.com.

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Winning Numbers
Powerball with Double Play

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

16-21-29-53-66-2-x5

Next Jackpot:

Saturday, June 10, 2023

$308 Million

Winning Numbers

29-44-55-62-66-7

Mega Millions

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

6-12-23-29-57-4-x2

Next Jackpot:

Friday, June 9, 2023

$240 Million

Florida Lotto with Double Play and EZmatch

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

8-11-19-31-44-47

Next Jackpot:

Saturday, June 10, 2023

$42.75 Million


1-12-18-43-49-52

Thursday, June 8, 2023

38-46-49-50-59-2

Top Prize:

Friday, June 9, 2023

$1,000/Day for Life

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

5-8-12-19-24-41

Next Jackpot:

Friday, June 9, 2023

$275,000

Thursday, June 8, 2023

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Matinee  -14

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Afternoon  -10

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Evening  -1

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Late Night  -2

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Evening  -1-6-16-25-35

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 -3-2-8-3-69

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 -2-0-70

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 -3-40

Thursday, June 8, 2023

 -2-69